Steinberger L2 prototype? No, really...

[lowregisterhead]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Steinberger-L-2-Prototype-Bass-cust-EMG-Pick-Ups-Very-Rare/254178378013

 

[TheGreek]

Six grand??!! Seller has an amazing sense of humour.

[lowregisterhead]

22 hours ago, TheGreek said:

Six grand??!! Seller has an amazing sense of humour.

That's dollars, so it works out at about £4800 (plus shipping, VAT, import duty etc., admittedly). Although it sounds like a lot, an L2 or XL2 in very good nick will be around the 2K mark these days, so for a very early prototype in near mint condition, I wouldn't be too surprised if there's someone in the States who might be prepared to pay that amount.

[Hellzero]

For an instrument played for 10 minutes over the last 38 years, it's absolutely not in pristine condition... 

[NikNik]

That one pops up now and again.

Speaking fo Steiny prices, the ones for sale in Japan - and there seems to be hell of a lot of them! - are around the £3K+ mark.

[lowregisterhead]

13 hours ago, NikNik said:

That one pops up now and again.

Speaking fo Steiny prices, the ones for sale in Japan - and there seems to be hell of a lot of them! - are around the £3K+ mark.

I think that's more due to the exchange rate with the Yen - not good at the moment!

[NikNik]

The original prototype was a bit more whacky.

And a later one, from '78. I have never known of this one's existence until today!

[lowregisterhead]

On 25/07/2019 at 06:50, NikNik said:

The original prototype was a bit more whacky.

And a later one, from '78. I have never known of this one's existence until today!

That first one is bonkers. You can see where the later ones came from though. Fascinating stuff. Thanks!

[EMG456]

On 25/07/2019 at 06:50, NikNik said:

The original prototype was a bit more whacky.

And a later one, from '78. I have never known of this one's existence until today!

I’ve seen the original but not this ‘78 one before. An angled Jazz pickup at the bridge and an acrylic core!!? Wonder who the “prominent New York” player was.

[Hellzero]

Nice haircut, that said Ned. 🤣